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What Causes Persistent Bad Breath Post Intake Of Prednisone?
For the past 2 years, I have been treated with Prednisone, Imuran/CellCept, and finally Rituximab for my Pemphigus Vulgaris. My Prednisone dosage has been reduced to 5 mg/day. Although I have no new lesions on my body/mouth for the last 12 months, my mucous membrane mouth peel has never healed. My bad breath is persistent. What can I do?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hi.
a gargle or use of mouthwash every after intake of your medication might be of help. also, have a consult with your dentist for oral/dental examination and cleaning. there might be other causes of the halitosis other than your medication. management will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
a gargle or use of mouthwash every after intake of your medication might be of help. also, have a consult with your dentist for oral/dental examination and cleaning. there might be other causes of the halitosis other than your medication. management will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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